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'''Stronghold''' is the thirteenth [[Magic]] expansion and was released in 1998 as the second set in the [[Tempest Block]]. | '''Stronghold''' is the thirteenth [[Magic]] expansion and was released in 1998 as the second set in the [[Tempest Block]]. | ||
==Mechanics & Abilities== | |||
The [[block]] mechanics [[Buyback]] and [[Shadow]] are expanded upon in this set. | |||
The ability associated with the [[en-Kor]] are introduced in this set. | |||
The abilities associated with [[Sliver|Slivers]], [[Licid|Licids]], [[Flowstone]] and especially [[Spike|Spikes]] are expanded upon in this set. | |||
==Cycles== | |||
Legendary Land [[mega-mega cycle]]: <c>Volrath's Stronghold</c> is the second card in this mega-mega cycle, which also includes <c>Teferi's Isle</c>, <c>Yavimaya Hollow</c>, <c>Kor Haven</c>, and <c>Keldon Necropolis</c>. | |||
Sliver cycle: <c>Crystalline Sliver</c>, <c>Hibernation Sliver</c>, <c>Acidic Sliver</c>, <c>Spined Sliver</c>, and <c>Victual Sliver</c>. | |||
Licid cycle: <c>Calming Licid</c>, <c>Gliding Licid</c>, <c>Corrupting Licid</c>, <c>Convulsing Licid</c>, and <c>Tempting Licid</c>. | |||
Wall cycle: <c>Wall of Essence</c>, <c>Wall of Tears</c>, <c>Wall of Souls</c>, <c>Wall of Razors</c>, and <c>Wall of Blossoms</c>. | |||
==Points of Interest== | |||
'''Stronghold''' was the first set to feature a five-coloured card, <c>Sliver Queen</c>. It's casting cost of 1 of each colored mana is often referred to as "WUBRG" [pronounced woo-berg] | |||
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Revision as of 21:50, 19 May 2006
Stronghold is the thirteenth Magic expansion and was released in 1998 as the second set in the Tempest Block.
Mechanics & Abilities
The block mechanics Buyback and Shadow are expanded upon in this set.
The ability associated with the en-Kor are introduced in this set. The abilities associated with Slivers, Licids, Flowstone and especially Spikes are expanded upon in this set.
Cycles
Legendary Land mega-mega cycle: Volrath's Stronghold is the second card in this mega-mega cycle, which also includes Teferi's Isle, Yavimaya Hollow, Kor Haven, and Keldon Necropolis.
Sliver cycle: Crystalline Sliver, Hibernation Sliver, Acidic Sliver, Spined Sliver, and Victual Sliver.
Licid cycle: Calming Licid, Gliding Licid, Corrupting Licid, Convulsing Licid, and Tempting Licid.
Wall cycle: Wall of Essence, Wall of Tears, Wall of Souls, Wall of Razors, and Wall of Blossoms.
Points of Interest
Stronghold was the first set to feature a five-coloured card, Sliver Queen. It's casting cost of 1 of each colored mana is often referred to as "WUBRG" [pronounced woo-berg]